Yumilka Ruíz

Yumilka Daysi Ruíz Luaces (born 8 May 1978) is a Cuban retired volleyball player who represented her native country in four consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996. and 2000. She also claimed the bronze at the 2004 Olympics. As an outside hitter, she was integral to the dominance of the Cuban team in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

In 2023, Ruíz was inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame. At , she had a jump reach of at the peak of her career.

After three years of inactivity, Ruíz made a comeback in 2012 to play in Russian League for Uralochka-NTMK Ekaterinburg, and participated in the European Champions League. She retired in 2014.

Clubs

Medinex Reggio Calabria (1996–2000) Ciudad Habana (2000–2006) Uralochka-NTMK (2004–2005) Camagüey (2006–2008) Uralochka-NTMK (2012–2014)

Awards

Individuals 2002 Pan-American Cup "Most Valuable Player" 2002 World Championship "Best Scorer" 2003 NORCECA Championship "Most Valuable Player" 2004 FIVB World Grand Prix "Best Spiker" 2005 Pan-American Cup "Best Spiker" 2004-2005 Russian Super League "Most Valuable Player"

Clubs